Southampton Marathon: Everything you need to know

Thousands of runners are set to take part in the annual Southampton Marathon on Sunday.

The 26.2‑mile (42km) race will set off from a new start line at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, before finishing in Guildhall Square.

Alongside the full marathon there are three other distances to run - a half marathon, 10K and 5K.

The marathon route takes in city landmarks including the Bargate, The Common and Itchen Bridge.

Extensive temporary road closures will be in place across large parts of the city centre.

These include the docks Town Quay area, Bitterne, Portswood, Woolston with residents and spectators urged to plan journeys in advance.

Before the 10,000 runners start their races at 09:00 GMT, Supermarine Spitfire RR232 is expected to put on a display near the start line at about 08:30.

Southampton runner Mahamed Mahamed, the first British finisher at Sunday's London Marathon will be cheering on the runners at the start podium and finish line.

The 28-year-old crossed the line in a time of two hours six minutes 14 seconds - finishing tenth overall.

Last year, the Southampton marathon marked its 10th anniversary. Dan Gaffney was the first runner across the line in a time of just over two hours and 35 minutes. Jenny Badger won the women's race in two hours and 58 minutes.

Above Bar Street and surrounding roads alongside the ABP Southampton Marathon Festival will close from Friday to Sunday for pre-marathon activities and post-race celebrations in Guildhall Square.

The Mile Fun Run will be held at the finish gantry on Above Bar Street where it has been in previous years.

The Itchen Bridge will be closed between 08:00 and 14:00 on Sunday.

Details of all planned closures can be found on the event's road closure maps.

The cut off times for runners to finish the 5K and 10K is two hours, the half marathon is three hours and the full marathon is six hours.